On January 16, 2026, Elubao Education Group (Elubao) officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement for international development with East China Jiaotong University (ECJTU), and presented a commemorative donation in celebration of the university’s 55th anniversary. The two parties will carry out in-depth collaboration in areas such as talent cultivation, international exchange, and public-benefit education initiatives, jointly opening a new chapter in educational internationalization.
ECJTU attendees included President Xu Changjie; Vice Presidents Ouyang Zhigang and Liu Zhimin; and heads of relevant administrative and academic departments, including the Office of Budget and Finance, the External Liaison Office, the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, and the School of Information and Software Engineering. Elubao attendees included Chairman Xu Fan, together with heads of the Department of International Business, the Department of Teaching Management, and the Department of Project Operations.
President Xu Changjie: Deepening Opening-Up Through Strategic Cooperation, Nurturing Future Talents Through University-Enterprise Collaboration
President Xu Changjie of ECJTU expressed sincere respect and heartfelt gratitude to Elubao for its active commitment to social responsibility and its generous support for the advancement of higher education. He stated that the strategic cooperation between ECJTU and Elubao serves as a concrete step in implementing China’s national strategy for educational opening-up and advancing the university’s internationalization agenda. Since last year, the two parties have already achieved tangible progress in international educational collaboration. The year 2026 marks a significant milestone for the university—the 55th anniversary of its founding. President Xu noted that Elubao’s generous donation not only reflects its strong sense of social responsibility and dedication to public welfare, but also constitutes a substantive contribution to the development of higher education. He affirmed that ECJTU looks forward to seizing this opportunity to establish a long-term, close, and results-oriented partnership with Elubao, jointly setting a benchmark for university-enterprise integration and mutual benefit, and working hand in hand toward a more promising future.
Chairman Xu Fan: Rooted in the Trust of ECJTU Alumni, Giving Back to the Future of ECJTU
Chairman Xu Fan spoke highly of ECJTU’s educational achievements, praising the university for “nurturing talents of virtue and reaping a rich harvest of distinguished alumni.” He fondly recalled the outstanding performance of ECJTU graduates at Elubao, noting that these exceptional alumni have helped build a bond of trust between Elubao and ECJTU that goes beyond conventional institutional cooperation. They are not only the backbone of Elubao’s growth but also a vivid testament to the shared values and cultural affinity between the enterprise and the university. Chairman Xu Fan further noted that since its founding in 2015, Elubao has remained committed to supporting the international development of higher education institutions, driven by the mission of “helping students and families gain access to world-class educational opportunities, advancing China’s international education sector, and nurturing future leaders with both global perspectives and a strong sense of social responsibility.” This vision, he observed, resonates deeply with ECJTU’s educational philosophy: “to seek responsibility through constant inquiry, to achieve oneself while helping others to achieve.” Elubao, he affirmed, is ready to walk alongside the ECJTU community, striving together for an even brighter future for ECJTU and for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with sustained dedication.
Signing Ceremony: A New Chapter of Collaboration
In the presence of all attendees, Chairman Xu Fan and Vice President Liu Zhimin signed a strategic cooperation agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. The signing marked the beginning of a new phase of institutionalized and in-depth collaboration between the two parties.
Following the signing ceremony, Chairman Xu presented a donation on behalf of Elubao to the School of Information and Software Engineering of ECJTU. Prof. Jiang Nan, Dean of the School of Information and Software Engineering, accepted the donation on behalf of the School and presented a commemorative plaque to Elubao in recognition of its generous support.
Looking Ahead: Joining Hands to Advance Educational Development
Looking to the future, Elubao will actively facilitate the introduction of high-quality international educational resources to ECJTU, supporting the University in enhancing the internationalization of its faculty. Elubao will also assist in organizing and promoting international exchanges, academic visits, and research collaborations for faculty members and administrative staff. In addition, Elubao will provide students with access to quality international progression pathways and comprehensive global education services.
The establishment of this strategic partnership marks an important milestone in Elubao’s efforts to strengthen university-enterprise collaboration and support the advancement of higher education. The donation not only pays tribute to ECJTU’s 55 years of dedication to talent cultivation, but also reflects Elubao’s long-term commitment to educational development.
Moving forward, Elubao remains committed to working hand in hand with ECJTU and fellow education partners through practical action and gratitude, contributing to the advancement of education and helping to create new opportunities for educational development in support of China’s modernization efforts.